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Airport High School’s Jayla Jamison, Swansea’s Danae McNeal awarded

Airport High School’s Jayla Jamison was named Class 4A Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Jamison was among 21 recognized Sunday by the South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports. For the second consecutive year, Jamison, who just finsihed her fresman year at Airport, won the Class 4A award. She scored four gold medals […]

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Lexington 2 announces top teachers and support Staff

Lexington Two announces the 2019-20 winners of Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year for the district’s schools. This year’s recipients are: AIRPORT HIGH Teacher of the Year: Vicki Stilwell Support Staff of the Year: Merry Nichols BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH Teacher of the Year: Ryan Van Omen Support Staff of the Year:  Anita […]

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Bad weather results in closed roads, Friday

The Lexington Police Department reported that the traffic signals were without power at South Lake Drive (SC-6) at Industrial Drive, Friday night. The power was expected to be out for several more hours and an officer was onsite directing traffic at South Lake Drive (SC-6) at Industrial Drive. The intersection was being illuminated by a generator […]

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Deputy involved in collision, road closed in Lexington County, Saturday morning

South Lake Drive in Lexington was closed Saturday morning, between Two Notch Road and Community Drive, due to a vehicle collision. There were injuries. Two vehicles involved, including a Lexington County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit. Both drivers transported to the hospital for treatment, according to a LCSD report.South Lake remains closed from Two Notch Road […]

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West Columbia Riverwalk, an outdoor museum, with the appeal of nature

With the warm summer breezes, West Columbia’s Riverwalk becomes even more of a focal point for water recreation, music and good times. But that’s not all Riverwalk offers. Set in a perfect hue of green, nature comes alive on the trail by the rushing water of the Congaree. Turtles, muskrats, otters, and brown water snakes […]

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Man beat his grandmother to death, says Lexington County Sheriff’s Department

A Batesburg man has been charged in the alleged beating death of his grandmother, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Dustin Edward Hoff, 30, will also be charged with ill treatment of an animal after deputies found a dog stabbed to death inside the victim’s home, according to an arrest warrant. Lexington County Coroner […]

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West Columbia Beautification Foundation recognized

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton(pictured) Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles (pictured), and West Columbia City Council recognized the West Columbia Beautification Foundation for their valuable contributions to the City. Copy of Resolution below: A Resolution Recognizing the West Columbia Beautification Foundation for their Valuable Contributions to the City of West Columbia Whereas, the West Columbia Beautification […]

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Tiki-Fiesta scheduled for Riverwalk is canceled

The Tiki-Fiesta was scheduled for 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Saturday. But with a 100% chance of rain forecast for the during the entire duration of the event, it has been rescheduled and moved to next weekend at City Roots in Columbia under the pavilion. It’s a Farm-to-Table-sponsored celebration of […]

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